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Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, this is a scientifically accurate guide to the fynbos biome - the Mediterranean-type vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom. With over 8,600 plant species (5,600 endemic) in 90,000 square kilometres, this region is one of the most floristically rich in the world.

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Hardcover. Filled with outstanding color photos by Colin Paterson-Jones. 156 pages, including index. Nice copy, in Very Good condition: clean and sound. No marks apparent. Light wear. Jacket also very good, with light wear/rubbing. Fynbos describes beautifully with pictures and descriptive text the unique growing area stretching from Cape Town east to Port Elizabeth that include Proteas, Ericas, reeds and grasses that are seldom found anywhere else in the world. Garden lovers and travelers to South Africa should appreciate this wonderful study of plant life.